Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior SHO post in Otolaryngology at Northampton General Hospital. This post will suit those interested in establishing a career in surgery, whether that be within ENT or Max-Fax (we have very close links with our Maxillo-Facial colleagues). Although the post is initially for 6 months, the aim is to create a permanent post. There is also the opportunity of progression to Speciality Doctor.
Main duties of the job
Otolaryngology ward rounds covering the Head and Neck Ward, Elective patients on Althorp Ward and anyoutliers.2. Otolaryngology on calls covering admissions through the emergency department, emergency clinic, theatres,and outpatients' clinics (training and support will be provided in the form of an induction to ENT and regulardepartmental teaching) as well as supporting the wards with admitted patients.3. Maxillo-Facial on call providing initial clerking and resuscitation of patient before discussion with Maxillo-Facialregistrar on call.4. Supporting otolaryngology cases in the emergency theatre when required5. Attending elective theatre lists and outpatients' clinics to support your learning and development6. Clinical governance including the participation in effective clinical audit and continuing medical education7. Contribute to department audit and research with consultant supervision. Opportunities are available toundertake personal research and enhance CV.8. Participation in regional ENT meetings, by creating and presenting ENT specific projects or research.9. Participation in teaching programmes for medical staff, medical students and other hospital employees asrequired.
About us
A wide-ranging Head & Neck service is provided by Northampton General Hospital. The directorate includes ENT, Headand Neck Surgery as well as a large Maxillofacial Surgery Department. The main departments are supported by modernAdult and Paediatric audiology departments as well as Speech and Language Therapy departments. We also havespecialist nurses in oncology, otology and laryngectomy & tracheostomy care. There is a staffed ENT emergency clinic, which runs Monday to Friday, nine-to-five, and is staffed. There is a main operating theatre suite where the Major Head and Neck cancer cases are carried out. We also have a dedicated Day Surgery Unit where all routine ENT surgery is carried out.The radiology department provides normal radiographic cover including CT and MRI scanning, and in general the onlysurgery referred away from the unit is that which needs Neurosurgical or Cardio-thoracic involvement. We have regularRadiology meetings and there is a weekly dedicated one stop head and neck radiology clinic.The on-call system is a three tier on call rota, with the registrar and consultant being non-resident out of hours. Out ofhours and at the weekend the on-call team is based at Northampton General Hospital but providing cover to KetteringGeneral Hospital, and with all admissions being transferred to Northampton General Hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be covering one of the seven Senior Otolaryngology SHO positions. Your main responsibilities will be attendingward round whenever you are on shift and helping with any jobs given on the round that require Senior SHO input. Youwill then attend the ENT emergency clinic to review and treat any patients that present through the Emergency Clinic,Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Emergency Department. Senior support will be provided in the form of anon-call registrar. You may be required to support one of the senior members of staff in the emergency or maintheatres.When on call out of hours you will need to provide on-going support to the ward for any patients admitted under theteam by ensuring all jobs are completed and facilitating any discharges. In addition, overnight you will provide on-callcover for both ENT & Max-Fax and both Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital. You will bebased at Northampton General Hospital and all patients that need review will be transferred there. For the Maxillofacial on-call you will be expected to provide initial clerking and resuscitation before further discussion with the Maxillo-Facial registrar on call.If you are scheduled for an Theatre/Clinic Shift, then you will attend either the theatre or the outpatients clinic toshadow one of the senior members of the team to support your learning and development. Attendance to theatre listsor clinics outside of Otolaryngology can be arranged but will need to be discussed with a consultant and arranged byyou with the other speciality. You may be required to support the on-call team, due to sickness, annual leave, studyleave etc. and will be pulled back to the on-call team, and your responsibilities will be as the above.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be covering one of the seven Senior Otolaryngology SHO positions. Your main responsibilities will be attendingward round whenever you are on shift and helping with any jobs given on the round that require Senior SHO input. Youwill then attend the ENT emergency clinic to review and treat any patients that present through the Emergency Clinic,Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) and the Emergency Department. Senior support will be provided in the form of anon-call registrar. You may be required to support one of the senior members of staff in the emergency or maintheatres.When on call out of hours you will need to provide on-going support to the ward for any patients admitted under theteam by ensuring all jobs are completed and facilitating any discharges. In addition, overnight you will provide on-callcover for both ENT & Max-Fax and both Northampton General Hospital and Kettering General Hospital. You will bebased at Northampton General Hospital and all patients that need review will be transferred there. For the Maxillofacial on-call you will be expected to provide initial clerking and resuscitation before further discussion with the Maxillo-Facial registrar on call.If you are scheduled for an Theatre/Clinic Shift, then you will attend either the theatre or the outpatients clinic toshadow one of the senior members of the team to support your learning and development. Attendance to theatre listsor clinics outside of Otolaryngology can be arranged but will need to be discussed with a consultant and arranged byyou with the other speciality. You may be required to support the on-call team, due to sickness, annual leave, studyleave etc. and will be pulled back to the on-call team, and your responsibilities will be as the above.
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an ENT department
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in medicine/A&E?
Additional training
Essential
- Evidnece of completion of ALS/ and or ATLS course
Person Specification
Registration
Essential
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an ENT department
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in medicine/A&E?
Additional training
Essential
- Evidnece of completion of ALS/ and or ATLS course
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
